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Woodland Roadshow

An exhibition exploring the woodland environment; Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, Rudolph Road, Bushey; runs untl August 31, 11am to 4pm (Thursday to Sunday), admission free. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Junior

Focus Tae Kwon Do: Malden Parochial Primary School, The Manor Drive, Worcester Park, Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm. St Agatha's School, Kingston, Wednesdays. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Trolley tailored for trio

A TERRIFIC trio celebrated their first birthday with a special gift from a Chislehurst supermarket. Triplets Harry, Charlotte and Emily White received a custom-made shopping trolley from Sainsbury's, to the delight of mum Sarah White, who immediately

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Anger at pay rise for council chiefs

Top council officials have been branded fat cats by the Labour Party after Tory councillors approved the biggest raise in years for an elite band of chief staff. A week after rank and file council workers voted to strike over a three per cent pay offer

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Man stabbed

A 35-year-old man was stabbed in the neck with a butcher's knife in Upper Tooting Road last week. The apparently unprovoked attack occurred on July 4 at 4pm when the black victim, from Thornton Heath, Surrey, passed a 37-year-old Asian man. Witnesses

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It's collection time

Nearly £2,000 has been raised by recent collections carried out on behalf of the Sutton and Croydon Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre. The centre will hold two collections this month at the Tesco supermarket in Purley and the Whitgift Centre in Croydon

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Whitehall opens

The opening times of the newly re-opened Whitehall in Cheam Village are from Wednesday to Sunday from 2pm to 5pm, and on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm. Call 020 8643 1236 or e-mail curators@whitehall cheam.fsnet.co.uk. July 12, 2002 09:30

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Go walkabout

Carshalton author and walking guide David Weller has just released a new book for all those keen on escaping into the great outdoors. With more than 30 years' experience of walking the county, David's latest offering, Pub Walks in the Surrey Hills, matches

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JULY 17:

Harrow Partnership With Older People (POP) is holding a walk and farm tea for the over-50's in Stanmore. Anyone wishing to take part should meet at Lower Priory Farm in Clamp Hill at 2.30pm for a walk around Summerhouse Lake and tea and a display of vintage

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Music

CARSHALTON JAZZ CLUB: Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, High Street. Tel: 020 8647 2114. SECOMBE THEATRE JAZZ: Cheam Road, Sutton. Tel: 020 8770 6990. CROYDON AND SUTTON HOME ORGAN CLUB: United Services Club, Carshalton Road, Sutton. Second Monday of every

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Crash on danger road

Yet another crash on the notoriously dangerous Ban-stead Road in Carshalton has angered residents who are currently petitioning Sutton Council for traffic calming measures. Sutton Police were called to an accident on Monday at 8am at the junction of Banstead

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We must stop board from closing clinic

As part of our continuing campaign to save Woodside Adolescent Unit in Epsom, the Comet has spoken to the mother and sister of a teenage girl who was admitted to Woodside after she tried to commit suicide. To protect the family's anonymity, we will call

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Leslie furious after second fight fiasco

Frustrated Delroy Leslie is seeking showdown talks with his promoter Eugene Maloney after his second successive fight was called-off at the last minute. The 32-year-old middle-weight, from West Norwood, was scheduled to fight an unnamed Russian on Michael

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Children

CHILDREN'S DRAMA COURSES: At the Open Door Community Centre, Beaumont Road, Southfields. Five to seven years 4pm to 5pm, seven to 11 years 5pm to 6pm. Tel: Samantha Gibbin on 020 7231 6083. BABY BRIGHT MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUP: Structured mother and toddler

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'Tough task' facing new boss

RAY LEWINGTON is under no illusions as to the size of the task ahead. The new Watford manager said: "It is a tough challenge and I don't need to spell out the financial side of the club. I will have to get on with what I have got. There is some scope

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Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes

Saturday, July 6, saw the Public Investiture of the 80th Provincial Grand Primo Bro Mark Dench ROH. The ceremony was carried out by The Immediate Past Provincial Grand Primo Bro John Marshall KOM, IPPGP, PPEC who was accompanied by his personal guard

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Kids' Corner (July 12)

Balham Chrysalis Theatre, Balham Park Road, Balham, 020 8675 7403. Tales For The Imagination. Two stories from the Brothers Grimm: The Fisherman And His Wife, a tale about the struggle between innocence and greed and The Genie In The Bottle, an adventurous

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No time for a rest

IT'S one long slog this job. With just a week off to recover from my jaunt to the Far East with Mrs P via a few dodgy fast food establishments in Europe, it's back to the grindstone as the Hornets' embark on pre-season. And what a lively old summer it's

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Box Office (July 12)

Ring cinema for times. ABC Odeon Kingston, 154 Clarence St, Kingston. Info 020 8546 0404, bookings 0870 9000 792. Spider-Man (12), Scooby-Doo (PG), Minority Report (15). Clapham Picture House, Venn Street, 020 7627 7555. Spider-Man (12), Minority Report

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Football fantasy

If you are one of the millions of football fans suffering World Cup withdrawal while waiting for the Premiership to start then help is at hand. Actor and comic Owen O'Neill is bringing his new one man show, My Son The Footballer, to Wimbledon Studio Theatre

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Looking for ex-pupils of the Langleybury School(1950-54)

I WOULD be interested in contacting any ex-pupils of the Langleybury School who attended between 1950 and 1954 and, in particular, Wendy Bond, who was in the same class as me, lived in Bedmond and if my memory serves me correctly was the daughter of the

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Why we must revive the 164

My recent call at a reconvened Sutton Area Committee meeting for Transport for London to reinstate the 164 bus service through to Belmont (Downs Road) was based on three local issues. Firstly, the population of Belmont has increased markedly in the years

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Summer courses

Summer holiday trampoline and gymnastics courses are being held in Cheam during July and August. The two-day courses have been organised by Cheam Gymnastics Club and cost £13.50. They are for five to 15 year olds and begin on July 29 and August 12 at

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Tooting hot-shot signs for rivals

Tooting & Mitcham striker Nigel Webb says his decision to leave the club was the hardest one he has made in his career. Webb, 28 who scored 87 goals in 96 appearances for the Terrors has signed for the club's Ryman League Division One South rivals

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Around the Tube in a day

A Surbiton man has smashed a world record by visiting all 275 London Underground stations in one go. Geoff Marshall, 29, who lives in Adelaide Road was joined by Jo O'Donnell, 32, for the 19 hours, 35 minutes and 43 seconds of their journey. The route

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Nifty 50's Club

Meets for badminton, bowls, Scrabble and other activities; YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Udons Noodle Bar

Whether you fancy a lunchtime treat or a select dinner for two, why not try Udons Noodle Bar. This new and exciting trendy bar to hit our streets is situated in a prime location just 200 yards from West Croydon Station. This stylish restaurant is run

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Wilson's ball boys top championships

A Wallington school has proved it can serve up the right talent for the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. For the second year running, a group of five boys from year 11 at Wilson's School in Mollison Drive were picked to be ball boys for the prestigious

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Park Street Bridge Club

Meets for friendly duplicate bridge for players of all levels, no partner necessary; Holy Trinity Parish Church, Frogmore; Thursday, July 18, 1.30pm. Tel: 01727 867460 for further details. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Petition backs fight against closing Pen Ponds car park

A petition of 13,500 signatures protesting against the closure of Richmond Park's Pen Ponds car park is being handed in to Parliament. A gathering of all-party representatives from Wandsworth, Kingston and Richmond is taking place at 3.30pm on Monday

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Garston Townswomen's Guild

Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; Tuesday, July 16, 7.45pm. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Thousands Pen protest

A petition signed by 13,500 people protesting against the closure of Richmond Park's Pen Ponds car park is to be presented to the Government next week. A delegation of councillors and MPs from Kingston, Richmond and Wandsworth will travel to the House

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Flower Festival

At St Paul's Church, Chipperfield; Sunday, July 14, 11am to 5pm; maypole dancing 3pm, songs of praise 6.30pm. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Royal honour for borough

The achievements and community work of nine Sutton residents earned them an invite to a Jubilee lunch with the Queen. They were joined by Sutton Mayor Councillor John Dodwell and Air Vice Marshall Clive Evans for the lunch at Addington Palace in Croydon

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Maddy's Jiving School

Rock 'n' Roll and Jive; Bushey and Oxhey Methodist Church hall, Chalk Hill, Bushey; beginners welcome, no partner needed, all ages; Thursday, July 18, 8pm. Tel: 020 8566 5226 for further details. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Blood trail snares ex-convict

Woodford Green: An ex-convict burgled a Woodford Green house, stealing jewellery worth over £35,000 on the day he was released from prison. But the robber, who went on an all day drinking binge with friends to celebrate his first day of freedom from Chelmsford

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Get cooking

A team from TGI Friday's in Fife Street, Kingston, will be competing in the Kitchen Masters 2002 Challenge for £10,000 worth of holiday vouchers. The best teams in the region will meet at a regional final which will test not only their ability to produce

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Annual show

St Dunstan's School will be opening its doors to everyone on Saturday when it holds the first of its annual shows. More than 120 classes of entries will be on display and a prize-giving ceremony will take place at 5pm. The show, which is open to the public

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Bushey Meads Women's Club

Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; every Wednesday, 7.15pm. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Website launch

Sutton and Merton Primary Care Trust has launched a website containing news, service and patient information and other useful features. It also includes links to a wide range of healthcare organisations and performance statistics. The site is at www.suttonandmerton-pct.nhs.uk

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Bedmond Women's Institute

Meets at the Bedmond Village Hall, Bedmond; every Friday, 7.30pm. New members are always welcome. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Borough faces strike

Sutton could be hit by its most disruptive strike yet as three unions mobilise members for support. For the first time in more than 20 years Unison, the GMB and TGWU have balloted members for a nationwide strike next Wednesday, July 17. Previous strikes

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Fight with a tyre wrench

An appeal has been launched into a fight in Hooley, in which a man and a 17 year-old hit each other with a tyre wrench. The incident, which took place in the Little Chef and Burger King car park just before 5pm, on Sunday, July 7, also saw a car window

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Blueprint to recommend third Heathrow runway

A blueprint for the expansion of the air industry in the south east is expected to recommend a third runway at Heathrow. The report, due to be published next week, sets the scene for new runways at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted. It also raises the prospect

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Turning children's dreams into reality

Hatfeild First School, in Lower Morden Lane, Morden, is located on a quiet site with an attractive garden full of trees and flowers, writes Yvonne Gordon. The school, which becomes a primary in September as part of the re-organisation of Merton's schools

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Under scrutiny

Backbench members will scrutinise Sutton Council's work in the areas of leisure and the environment this Tuesday, from 7.30pm. The environment and leisure performance committee will meet at Sutton Civic Offices in St Nicholas Way. July 12, 2002 10:30

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Man left paralysed after vicious mugging

A 23-year-old Polish man was beaten unconscious by muggers and left paralysed from the neck down in Tooting at the weekend. The unprovoked attack took place on Tooting Graveney Common, just off Elmbourne Road, on Sunday at 4pm while the man, who is staying

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Women only kateda

Self defence class; meets at Town and Country Club, Rosslyn Road, Watford; Wednesday, July 17, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Right royal visitors

Royalty descended on Wandsworth last week when Their Royal Highnesses Edward and Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, visited the borough as part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations. The pair met various dignitaries, including Wandsworth mayor Councillor

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It's never too late for Jubilee fun

Proving it's better late than never to celebrate the Jubilee, pupils at The Link Primary School threw their very own party this week. The school's 37 pupils, who range in age from seven to 11, were joined by members of staff and parents. July 12, 2002

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Fun and games at the festival

The Balham Festival has been hailed a great success after the nine-day event finished on a high at the weekend with a carnival and family fun day. Drawing to a close last Sunday, the festival included talks, walks, films, arts and crafts and was sponsored

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Tea Dance

YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Watford and District HF Rambling Club

Meets at car park in Langley Hill, Kings Langley; Saturday, July 13, 1.30pm. July 12, 2002 21:00

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The taxman lends a hand

An Inland Revenue service giving advice about tax and related matters has launched at Clapham Junction job centre. Callers to the centre in Falcon Road can get advice on tax and national insurance contributions, as well as accessing the customer service

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Liquor stores fail teen drinking test

Haringey: A crackdown has been carried out on the booze bandits responsible for mass under-age drinking in Haringey. Police and council trading standards officers swooped on premises suspected of supplying alcohol to under-18s. The raids were carried

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Too drunk to drive oap bus - Man hauled from seat as he prepares to take pensioners home

A bus driver was hauled out of his seat because staff at a Colliers Wood day centre considered him too drunk to drive its elderly clients home. The man, hired by Merton Council through an agency, was preparing to drive the bus at around 3pm on Monday

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Life behind bars for gay man's murderer

The partner of the gay man murdered by a Wandsworth Prison officer has spoken of his relief after the killer was jailed for life. Francis Wayne Kavanagh, 28, was convicted at the Old Bailey of killing Keith Smith, 58, in a frenzied and drunken attack

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Belly Dance Classes

A beginners class for ladies; The Oracle, 12 Market Street, Watford; Mondays 7pm to 8pm and 8.30pm to 9.30pm; Fridays, 7.30pm. Tel: 020 8421 5178. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Coffee morning with bring and buy sale

On Saturday, July 20, at the All Saints Church, Waltham Drive, Queensbury, Edgware. For further details call 0208 952 1125 July 12, 2002 21:00

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National Association of Women's Club Heath Hill Club

Meets for a varied programme of speakers, demonstations, slides etc; at Bushey Heath Primary School, The Rutts, Bushey Heath; Tuesdays, 8pm to 10pm; everyone welcome. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Tough training for commando

A 20-YEAR-OLD Swanley man has passed through 30 weeks of the toughest military training in the world to become a Royal Marine Commando. Former Hextable Secondary School pupil Iain Foster was awarded his Green Beret after getting through endurance tests

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Pupils bring design to life

Youngsters from Swaffield Primary School in Wandsworth added a little colour to their school day by transforming an old storeroom into a welcoming classroom. Pupils embarked on the Big Art design project to convert the space into a learning environment

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Complaint time

Residents who feel they have been discriminated against because of their disability are being urged to register their complaints. Call the Disability Rights Commission Helpline on 0845 762 2633 or e-mail enquiry@drc-gb.org. You can visit the commission's

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Towering strong

The Friends of Carshalton Water Tower in West Street hosted a fundraising champagne reception on Saturday. This follows their 10th anniversary celebrations, where Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake attended a party hosted by chairman of the friends

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Music

SOUTH LONDON CONCERT BAND: Rehearsals for woodwind, brass and percussion players at St Paul's Church in Furzedown on Tuesday evenings. Tel: 020 8769 6760. BLUES AT GJ's BAR: Every Thursday from 8.30 to 11pm. At 89 Garratt Lane. Admission free. For more

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Get ready for the Queen's Jubilee baton charge

Royal celebration fever is revived this weekend as the Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay comes to south west London. The baton, which contains the Queen's opening speech for the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, is on the final leg of its journey of 59,000

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Shinkwin's superb in the states

THE promising career of Liam Shinkwin scaled new heights last week after he won a silver medal at the Junior International tournament in Michigan, USA. The 16-year-old, one of 11 boys representing Young England, claimed second spot in his first international

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Murder hunt begins after rabbi's body found

Police launched a murder inquiry on Friday after a dismembered body found in Kentish Town was confirmed as being that of missing gay trainee rabbi Andy Hinz. Andy, who lived in Windermere Avenue with other rabbinic students at the Leo Baeck College in

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A mathematical success

LOCAL students were awarded certificates in recognition of their progress in maths and English recently. All 98 pupils attend the South Woodford Kumon Study Centre, High Road, after school hours and were rewarded for demonstrating an exceptional ability

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A mathematical success

LOCAL students were awarded certificates in recognition of their progress in maths and English recently. All 98 pupils attend the South Woodford Kumon Study Centre, High Road, after school hours and were rewarded for demonstrating an exceptional ability

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Foster carers needed

GREENWICH Council is calling on residents to consider fostering its children in care so they can enjoy some time with a family. The borough currently looks after 540 children in Greenwich, but has just 94 approved foster carers. To address this shortfall

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Children cause gas leak fears

CHILDREN who climbed into a building site and let off a large gas cylinder sparked fears of a leak. A worried resident called the fire brigade at 8pm on Wednesday, July 10, after smelling gas coming from the site in The Highlands, South Oxhey, where the

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Exhibitions (July 12)

Art Abstracts, Atlantic House, 135 Putney High Street. A new gallery with some of the best abstract art in London. Every Sunday 11am-6pm. Barbara Stanley Gallery, 271 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, 020 789 8088. Gallery showing contemporary works by Irish

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Who remembers the old Ovaltine factory?

ALAS the art-deco building at Ovaltine will not become a listed building. But the memories remain. Have you any memories of working at Ovaltine? July 12, 2002 12:00

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Murder hunt begins after rabbi's body found

Police launched a murder inquiry on Friday after a dismembered body found in Kentish Town was confirmed as being that of missing gay trainee rabbi Andy Hinz. Andy, who lived in Windermere Avenue with other rabbinic students at the Leo Baeck College in

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Paws for effect

"Zoinks! Jinkies! Like, wow! Raggy! Reeeeelllllllllllllp!" Ah, happy days. The living room rang to the supercharged sounds of Scooby-Doo (PG) when I was a little excitable boy (and a big unexcitable student). Every week, the thrill-seeking teens and their

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Games big boys play

A fascinating insight into what lies behind received notions of apartheid, Big Boys, now on at Croydon's Warehouse Theatre, is a compelling evening's theatre. Wandsworth actor Adrian Hughes plays Daniel, a rich, spoilt white South African, who is thrown

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Flying colours pass for students

A PILOT course to train minibus drivers for special needs schoolchildren has seen its first students pass with flying colours. The new Children Transport Assistants (CTAs) will ferry pupils with disabilities to, and from, Milestone School, New Ash Green

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Missing persons

I am writing to ask if you could help me to find two people I used to know. The first person was John Smith from Tesco in Sutton and the second is Andrew Bennet who used to live in Sutton. I am also looking for a friend who could live anywhere in Surrey

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In the early years...

IN the early years of the century various little street scenes would be enacted which would have no place in life as we know it today. Occasionally a barrel organ would be pushed through the streets, and upon the owner turning a handle the latest tunes

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A hot date in Bahamas

A Sutton girl had the trip of a lifetime recently when she was picked to appear on a new television dating game show. Claire Kelly spent a week filming the new show, Elimidate, in the Bahamas after she was plucked from obscurity to stardom at an audition

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Voluntary fund bids

Voluntary organisations in the borough who are looking for funding are being invited to turn to Croydon Council for help. Croydon's social services department, who have been grant aiding local groups for years, would like to hear from any charitable organisation

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Children's theatre wins coveted award

Wimbledon's Polka Theatre for Children was in the spotlight last week when it picked up a coveted e-commerce award. The theatre won for its part in WebPlay a project combining theatre with the internet and beat off more than 250 other entries in the voluntary

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Orbital Dance Club

Ballroom dancing; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; new members welcome; every Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: 01923 681054. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Carnival and Environment Fair

Fun for all the family; Gadebridge Park, off the A4146, Hemel Hempstead; Sunday, July 14, noon to 6pm; free parking. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Driver cut from car

A crash victim suffered back injuries and had to be cut free from a car in Woodcote Road, Wallington, on Saturday night. A Ford Mondeo hit another car at around 7.30pm. Fire crews had to cut off the roof and two doors of the Mondeo to get the driver out

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Detainee aid

Volunteers are needed to ensure that detainees at Kingston police sStation are treated in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and the Human Rights Act. If you can spare about four hours a month and live or work in the borough maybe you

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Making music

A blind pianist travelling to Uganda to make a radio programme about local music is appealing for instruments to take over as gifts. Francis Rwama, 48, has been given a grant by London Arts, formerly the London Arts Board, to travel to the country of

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Woman trapped between barriers

Terrified Kathleen Holland was left stranded in the path of a train after being trapped between the barriers at Highams Park level crossing. The frightened woman was then verbally abused by a WAGN driver who stopped his train to shout and call her stupid

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Looking for child of the year

This week the Guardian is launching a Child Of The Year competition in association with Portrait Place at Allders in Sutton. We are inviting parents to send us pictures of their baby which will be posted on our internet newspaper site. Readers will have

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National Association of Women's Club Highwood Club

Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; Highwood JMI School, Bushey Mill Lane, Bushey; Mondays, 7.40pm. Tel: Mrs Marks 01923 225486 for further details. July 12, 2002 21:00

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In Brief

BUTTERFLY WALK: A walk to spot the butterflies of Biggin Hill will start from Leaves Green public car park, Ashmore Lane, at 2pm, on July 12. Walkers can expect to see both common and unusual species on the walk, led by the Countryside Management Service

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Prosecuted for selling fake designer lables

A TRADER selling fake designer clothing was fined more than £6,000 after trading standards officers seized counterfeit goods. Frederick Leyser, director of What's New Pussycat, in the Mall, Bromley, was prosecuted for selling fake Versace, Elle and FCUK

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Annual horticultural show

The Cheam and Cuddington Horticultural Society will be holding the first of its annual shows at St Dunstan's School this Saturday, July 13. More than 120 classes of entries will be on display and a prize-giving ceremony will take place at 5pm. The show

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Royal seal for peace

A TERRITORIAL Army soldier from Bexley has received a medal from Princess Anne for a six-month tour in Bosnia . Lance Corporal Ian Liscoe, 28, returned from the war-torn country in May after a stint as a combat electrician for 97 BritFor Signal Squadron

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JULY 13:

Harrow Arts Centre presents comedy Neville's Island. Four out-of-condition businessmen are sent off on a team building exercise in the Lake District only to find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted Island. At the Travellers Studio. Tickets 8.50/ 7 concs

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Rainbow Centre topped out

The last brick of the Rainbow Centre the borough's newest leisure complex was put into place at a topping out ceremony on Monday. Epsom Mayor Councillor Keith Mann banged the brick into position in a ceremony, which is traditional when a large building

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Hundreds attend fire station

Hundreds of people turned up for Epsom fire station's open day on Sunday, and donated close to £1,000 to charity. According to the station's commander, Simon Moore, the aim of the day was to give people fire safety advice as well as a good family day

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Diamond exhibition

A large collection of artwork by Bexley artists will be on show at Freemantle Hall, Bexley, from August 5. The Bexley Art Group, formed in 1942, has been holding an annual exhibition since 1945, making this year's event its Diamond Jubilee. Around 50

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Great fetes and fun outdoors

Summer fetes are great fun and one of the biggest fundraisers for schools.The News Shopper sent a photographer out and about to capture the fun. July 12, 2002 15:00

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Comedy Gigs (July 12)

Friday, July 12 The Banana Cabaret, The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham 020 8673 8904. Steve Gribbin, Steven K Amos, Simon B Cotter, Harry Denford, 9pm, £7-£10. Jongleurs, 49 Lavender Gardens, Battersea, 0870 787 0707. Rudi Lickwood, Kitty Flanagan,

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Dutch treat

Comedian and author Dominic Holland will be braving the vagaries of this summer's weather at an outdoor gig at Cannizaro Park next week. A regular fixture on the comedy circuit, TV and Edinburgh Festival for more than 10 years, Dominic has appeared on

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Conservation groups are angered by lack of consultation

CONSERVATION groups are fuming after Watford Council failed to consult them over plans to build a row of houses next to one of the borough's premier nature reserves. Despite widespread opposition, the council granted planning permission on Tuesday for

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Gay & Lesbian (July 12)

Bar 68, 68 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath. 020 8665 0683. Cosy bar with events extension. Sunday karaoke with Bobby James. Thornton Heath BR. The Bird of Pride, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon. 020 8684.1469 Increasingly popular Croydon local with happy hours

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Arias in your area

Madam Butterfly will be fluttering around local open-air festivals next week in two different guises. Puccini's opera has been independently scheduled for both Wimbledon's Cannizaro Park Theatre Festival and Ewell's Bourne Hall Jubilee Festival. With

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Sweeping solution

Every year the council raises our council tax because of an overspend - on what? The roads are never swept so forests of weeds grow in our gutters, our drains are continually blocked, our roads have large potholes and more appear daily. The grass verges

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Faces of angels

Parents flocked to the St Nicholas Centre with baited breath as they waited patiently for the results of the Sutton Little Angels 2002 competition on Monday. The popular contest sponsored by the Sutton Comet attracted more than 700 entries, which had

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Sword attacker seeks treatment

Thornton Heath: Samurai sword attacker Eden Strang has decided to relocate and continue with his treatment for his mental illness following the row over his early release last week. The 29-year-old paranoid schizophrenic, who rampaged naked through a

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Games baton in Kingston

Thousands of spectators are expected to turn out to catch a glimpse of the Queen's jubilee baton relay as it makes its way through Kingston and Richmond later today on route to the Commonwealth Games in Manchester. The baton's first port of call will

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Pupils call for park clean-up

Two schoolgirls fed up with finding used syringes in Fairfield called on councillors to tidy up the Kingston park this week. Dana Thomas and Antonia Barbier, both aged 10, said they are sick of seeing people urinating in full view and leftover drugs paraphernalia

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Watchdog in hot water in child abuse inquiry

THE chairman of the Victoria Climbie inquiry has reprimanded a Government watchdog for delaying the publication of its findings. The inquiry was forced to reconvene on Tuesday after it was revealed that a vital report by the Social Services Inspectorate

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General

SHOUT GAY, LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL YOUTH GROUP: For 16 to 25-year- olds. Meets every Friday from 6pm to 8.30pm in Balham, providing a friendly and informal place for young people to meet and talk. Tel: 020 8675 0306. WANDSWORTH SOCIETY: Meets monthly at

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Clubs

THE FRIDGE BAR: 1 Townhall Parade, Brixton. Tel: 020 7326 5100. LOUGHBOROUGH JUNCTION: 242 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton. Tel: 020 7738 4000. THE BUG BAR: Under St Matthew's Church, Brixton Hill. Tel: 020 7738 3184. THE DOGSTAR: 389 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton

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All singing, all dancing school

YOUNGSTERS at a Deptford school will be taking part in a creative and cultural project designed to help them achieve more through the arts. The 600 pupils at Deptford Park Primary, in Evelyn Street, will be given the opportunity to work with artists under

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Car-free market part of town revitalisation

Cars are to be banned from parking in the Epsom market place in a bid to revitalise the town centre. The new parking regulations are part of an environmental programme which also includes plans for increased seating and the planting of trees to make the

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Streatham struggle to perform on wet wicket

Despite having the worst of the conditions against Purley on Saturday, Streatham played good cricket and deserved more than a point from their Castle Lager Surrey Champ-ionship Division Two match. They were put into bat on a wet wicket, and Tom Benge

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Sue saves boy's life

A Grove Park woman said she was honoured to be asked to donate vital bone marrow to a young boy critically ill with leukaemia Sue Barber, 47, of Marvels Lane, made the donation to the youngster, who cannot be named, on May 10, this year. Mrs Barber, who

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Starting Over Club

Do you seek fun, happiness and companionship? Or social occasions to "start over" from bereavement, divorce, and life's traumas? Do you feel the need to "get a life of your own" but don't have the motivation or know where to begin? It can happen to anyone

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Eden Park Evening Townswomen's Guild

TWO speakers joined the May meeting. First, Mrs Brenda Woods gave an interesting insight into the working of the Probation Service, with which she had been involved for twenty years. In 1876 the Temperance Society used donations to try to stop the procession

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Ship's log will make waves

AFTER a thousand miles, gale force winds and engine trouble, the two boats taking part in Britain's first ever "sailathon" were back in their home berths this week. The Orolong and Flying Free followed the east coast of Britain from Greenwich Yacht Club

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Need for more blood donors

Deputy Mayor of London Trevor Phillips visited Brixton Community Centre to urge people from ethnic minorities to become blood donors. The centre was holding an awareness event to coincide with national sickle cell awareness day last Friday, July 5. Anyone

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Father of girl accosted by sex offender accuses police of inaction

THE father of a schoolgirl accosted by a registered sex offender is angry about the course of action taken by police. The 15-year-old girl was walking to Hatch End High School along Tillotson Road, Harrow, at about 12.50pm on Tuesday, July 2, when the

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Murder hunt begins after rabbi's body found

Police launched a murder inquiry on Friday after a dismembered body found in Kentish Town was confirmed as being that of missing gay trainee rabbi Andy Hinz. Andy, who lived in Windermere Avenue with other rabbinic students at the Leo Baeck College in

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Saturday

CARNIVAL. 50th Anniversary Carnival at Barra Hall Park, Saturday July 13 from 12 noon until 10pm. Giant funfair, charity and trade stalls, vintage car display, live music and firework display. Admission free. July 12, 2002 12:00

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Listings (July 12)

Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, Battersea, 020 7223 2223. Hollow Men. Feel the love, or at least the biological necessity, as sketch comedy's finest slide into fourth base, July 11-12, 9.30pm, £5. Deep Throat Live On Stage. Simon Garfield's oral

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Parsons' sermon

There is no business like show business, and there is nobody in show business better qualified to explain why than Nicholas Parsons. He is arriving on Sunday at Richmond Theatre for one night only, the final stop on his one man tour A Life in Comedy.

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Colliar familiy reunion

I HAVE spent a considerable amount of time over the past 14 years researching my father's family tree. Although the Colliar family originally came from the Kinross and Fife areas of Scotland, my research has put me in touch with branches of the family

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Colliar familiy reunion

I HAVE spent a considerable amount of time over the past 14 years researching my father's family tree. Although the Colliar family originally came from the Kinross and Fife areas of Scotland, my research has put me in touch with branches of the family

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Where is Angela Johnson?

I AM looking for Angela Johnson, last known whereabouts was Goodrich Close. Your half-brother, Jason, wants to meet up with you again. Please can you contact us; this is only between Jason and yourself. By MS SHONA KENDALL, of 143 Chetwode Road, Tadworth

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Our comment

Next Wednesday the borough faces a day of complete disruption as public service workers go on strike. For the first time in almost 20 years three unions are mobilising in a nationwide day of action over pay which could mean a virtual shutdown of services

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Woman grabs warden's cap

An angry resident blew her lid at a traffic warden in Canbury Park Road, Kingston last Thursday at around 11.45am. The woman, frustrated with the warden for doling out a ticket, grabbed the warden's cap, valued at £12. He had initially been approached

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Shout for those in care

Eighteen-year-old Mark Spate is one of a handful of young people who devotes his time to giving a voice to foster children in Sutton. Mark is a regular editor of My Shout magazine, a publication dedicated to covering issues affecting children in care.

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REAL DONS

Former Chelsea striker Joe Sheerin said he was "honoured" to be chosen as the first ever captain of newly-formed AFC Wimbledon. The 24-year-old playing his first game for two seasons led the Dons out in their inaugural game on Wednesday night a pre-season

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Police help for sex attack victims

The first tri-borough programme dealing specifically with victims of sexual assault was officially launched on Monday. Kingston, Richmond and Merton are jointly running the Sapphire Response Team, which will see a dedicated team of seven police officers

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NIGEL JOINS RYMAN RIVAL - Tooting hot-shot Webb defects to Carshalton

Tooting & Mitcham striker Nigel Webb says his decision to leave the club was the hardest one he has made in his career. Webb, 28 who scored 87 goals in 96 appearances for the Terrors has signed for the club's Ryman League Division One South rivals

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Youth games

More than 200 of Sutton's young athletes will be battling for the borough this weekend at the London Heathrow Youth Games. The games are being held at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. Entry is free. The range of events for boys and girls include

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French ambition

Le Club Francais is holding French language lessons for children at St Mary's Church in Beddington every Saturday morning. There are three different age groups (from three up to 10 years) for children wanting to learn French and have fun at the same time

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Sutton tram plans soon to hit tracks

Plans for trams to rattle through the streets of Sutton could be on track under proposals being backed by the Mayor of London, which could see the existing network extended. A six-route short-list of extensions to the Wimbledon to Croydon Tramlink is

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View from the Bridge

Midfielders Sam Dalla Bona and Slavisa Jokanovic have left Chelsea. Dalla Bona, 21, moved to AC Milan for £1million on Monday, while Jokanovic, 33, has been released at the end of his contract. Having joined Chelsea from Atalanta in October 1998, Dalla

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All-star line-up to face Esher

Former West Indies skipper Richie Richardson is planning to field a very strong Lashings side against Esher at New Road next Thursday. The side dubbed as cricket's Harlem Globetrotters could have nine Test cricketers in their line-up, including the fastest

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Canadian guest at UK eco-village

A Wallington environmental company received a special guest on Wednesday in the shape of Canada's minister for the environment. Bioregional Development in Helios Road was paid a visit by David Anderson who came to inspect the company's Beddington Zero

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Fun fortnight marks jubilee

A sea of red, white and blue flags wove its way through New Malden on Saturday as thousands of spectators turned out to watch the start of a fortnight of jubilee celebrations. Children clutching Union Jack flags vied for the best view of the parade as

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Old rivals to kick off - Swans and Moles relish opening day derby clash

Molesey's Golden Jubilee season was given the perfect lift-off this week when the new Ryman League fixture list threw up an opening day clash with their arch-rivals Walton & Hersham. The clubs are back in the same division following the reorganisation

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Woman claims aircraft fuel killed her fish

Putney: A Putney woman claims seven carp worth £3,000 died in her pond after a Heathrow-bound aircraft deposited fuel into her garden overnight. Folla Cann was shocked to find her five prized Koi and two grass carp floating dead in the pond of her Upper

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Delivering a fast and reliable service

New jobs have been created at a Wandsworth-based parcel delivery franchise following its recent acquisition by a local businessman. Isaac Omisakin, 44, has bought Interlink Express, in Riverside Road, and has appointed four new staff members to support

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Let me put the record straight

I am writing in response to Norman Plastow's comments regarding the Abbey Mills site (Letters, June 28). I think it is important to clarify the reason why Merton Council accepted a financial contribution rather than on-site provision at Merton Abbey Mills

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Hot new acts to help Teenage cancer trust

The Peel pub in Cambridge Road, Kingston, will be hosting a show by local bands to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust this month. It will be held on Thursday, July 25, and will feature three of the hottest acts from this area. Aerialdevice, Steranko

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Gang attacks and robs school leavers at barn party

An end of term celebration in Wallington turned nasty when 20 youths gatecrashed and attacked and robbed partygoers. The party was held at a barn, in the grounds of a house in Oaks Track, on June 29. The school leavers were celebrating in the barn when

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Abbots Langley Women's Institute

Meets at Henderson Hall, High Street, Abbots Langley; Wednesday, July 17, 2.30pm. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Fair is a big hit with visitors

King Henry VIII and Ann Boleyn gave a traditional English flavour to fete at Hollymount Primary School. Saturday's event at the Wimbledon school, which raised £3,500 towards a new school playground, included the stocks, a photo opportunity with cut-outs

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Haven for all those with a pet project

If you have a small pet and need information, advice or even cheap straw bedding, then you might be in luck, because the Surbiton Pet Club is looking for new members. The club welcomes pet-owners with small animals, such as rabbits, gerbils, birds or

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Hunton Bridge Women's Institute

Meets at The Family Room, Kings Head PH, Hunton Bridge; meet for talk by Mr Payne on Women's Land Army; Monday, July 15, 7.30pm; new members warmly welcomed. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Mingles Unattached Over 30's Dance 'n' Rendezvous Club

Remada Jarvis Hotel (A41), Watford Bypass, Watford; no denim, gentlemen shirts and ties required; last entry 10.45pm; every Thursday, 8.45pm. Tel: 020 8393 0914. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Fairlands Classic Vehicle Show

Attractions include hot rods, motorbikes, kit cars, trade stands, fairground and much more; Phasels Wood, (A41 bypass), Hemel Hempstead; Sunday, July 14, admission 5; children under-16 free. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Ramblers Association Watford and Three Rivers Group

Meets for day walk from Winchmore Hill, meet by Potters Arms PH; Saturday, July 13, 10am. July 12, 2002 21:00

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St Mary's Church Tower Open

Live music and refreshments; St Mary's Church, High Street, Watford; Saturday, July 13, 11am to 4pm. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Blueprint to recommend a third runway at Heathrow

A blueprint for the expansion of the air industry in the south east is expected to recommend a third runway at Heathrow. The report, due to be published next week, sets the scene for new runways at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted. It also raises the prospect

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Exhibitions/Talks

FAIRFIELD: Sunlounge, Croydon. Peter Rowbottom - Art House, July 8 to 13. CROYDON CLOCKTOWER: Katharine Street. Fabulous Sound Machines 020 8253 1030 SOUTH CROYDON HERITAGE GROUP: Sanderstead United Reformed Church Hall. 8651 5707. CROYDON & DISTRICT

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Comedy

UP THE CREEK TOO COMEDY CABARET CLUB: 3 Brighton Road, Croydon. Ian Stone & Ricky Grover, July 12. Tom Staid, Simon Bligh, July 13. 020 8680 5363. UP FRONT COMEDY CLUB: Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. 8253 1030. STANDING OVATION

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Nightclubs

KUDOS: The Colonnades, 619 Purley Way, Croydon. 020 8686 0040. THE BLUE ORCHID: House, Garage, R&B, Hip Hop - DJs Fridays and Saturdays. Park Lane, Croydon. 020 8667 0592. BAR LATINO: Park Road, Croydon. Step into the rhythm of Latin America.

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Strikers to stage a third walk-out

COUNCIL workers in Haringey are set to go on strike again next week as the row over pay escalates. The third strike in three months, taking place on Wednesday, is due to be the biggest yet, being taken across the UK jointly by three unions Unison, the

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A Midsummer Nights Dream the musical

Presented by St Peters Players and Sticks and Stones Theatre Workshops; The Cedars Gardens, Bushey Heath; Wednesday, July 10 to Sunday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 17 to Sunday, July 21; 2pm, 5pm and 7.15pm. Tel: 020 8950 5325 for further details. July

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Bridge Club Deaf Club

The Harebreaks, north Watford; Mondays, 9.30am. Tel: 01923 720105. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Sign up for green fair

Anyone wanting to take part in the 2002 Environmental Fair should get in touch soon to sign up their support. Organised by a dedicated group of volunteers, the fair, which is now in its 11th year, kicks off on bank holiday Monday, August 26, at 10.30am

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North Watford Air Rifle and Pistol Club

Welcomes safe and enthusiastic new members to shoot indoors at six yards and ten metres range; Christ Church hall, St Albans Road, north Watford; Wednesdays 7.30pm. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Disruption as Unison strikes for better pay

Sutton is braced for its most disruptive strike yet as three unions mobilise support in a campaign for better pay. On Wednesday, July 17, workers will form picket lines around schools, libraries and local authority offices in the fourth day of industrial

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When having a child is a crime

In a remote impoverished village in the state of Katsina, Nigeria, lives Amina Lawal. A 30-year-old single mother, she spends most of her time looking after her five-month-old daughter Wasila and her three other children. Despite help from her family,

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100 years old? Well I never

Around 90 residents from a Tooting road got together on Sunday for a special party to celebrate its centenary. The event in Corsehill Street featured food, games, a children's make a crown competition and a historical display documenting life in the street

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MP appeals for more primary school places

Oversubscription in some Merton schools has caused Wimbledon MP Roger Casale to call for action to accommodate demand for places in individual primary schools. Mr Casale raised the problem during a parliamentary debate about schools reform last week and

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In court

Two teenagers charged with attempted robbery were due to appear in Sutton Youth Court on Tuesday. Police arrested the youths following an incident in which two teenagers were threatened for refusing to hand over a phone in Brooklands Park, Sutton, on

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National Association of Women's Club Harvest End Club

Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; Wednesdays, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Free computer eye test launched

Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake helped unveil a free computer eye test from charity Guide Dogs recently. The charity was launching its One Vision eye care campaign at the House of Commons. It aims to encourage computer users to look after their

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Tube users face 24 hours of misery

Wandsworth tube travellers will suffer chaos next week after union staff called a 24-hour strike. The walkout was organised by rail union RMT - which represents 8,000 tube workers - and will take place from 8pm on Wednesday until 8pm the following day

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Young stars

Holidaying youngsters Hayley Tearall and Mitchell Goff scooped prizes for their dancing and costume designing talent at Camber Sands in Sussex. Hayley, seven, of Molesey Drive, was the winner of the freestyle dance competition and Mitchell, five, from

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Cops roll with it at Oasis gig

Police undertook a major crime and disorder operation to ensure the safety of more than 120,000 Oasis fans who flocked to Finsbury Park over the weekend. Haringey police said the three-day event had "provided a significant challenge" but were relieved

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Watchdog in hot water in child abuse inquiry

The chairman of the Victoria Climbie inquiry has reprimanded a Government watchdog for delaying the publication of its findings. The inquiry was forced to reconvene on Tuesday after it was revealed that a vital report by the Social Services Inspectorate

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Watford Branch of Fleet Air Arm Association

Meets at T.S. Renown, Cassio Bridge, Rickmansworth Road, Croxley Green; Sunday, July 14, 11am. Tel: 01923 445832 for further details. July 12, 2002 21:00

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A mini summer of discontent looms

Council services in Kingston will face disruption next week as three trade unions call out their members on a one-day strike. Local government workers from Unison, the Transport and General Workers Union and the GMB will walk out on Wednesday, July 17

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A Midsummer Nights Dream

The musical, presented by St Peters Players and Sticks and Stones Theatre Workshops; The Cedars Gardens, Bushey Heath; Wednesday 10 to Sunday 14 and 17 to 21 July; 2pm, 5pm and 7.15pm. Tel: 020 8950 5325 for further details. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Tube users face 24 hours of misery

Wandsworth tube travellers will suffer chaos next week after union staff called a 24-hour strike. The walkout was organised by rail union RMT - which represents 8,000 tube workers - and will take place from 8pm on Wednesday until 8pm the following day

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Historian needs your help to solve mystery of K Jones

* This week we publish an appeal from an historian looking to trace a former Sutton resident, whose brother an RAF pilot was killed in a training flight just months before the start of the Second World War. I am writing in the hope that readers can help

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Theatre

ASHCROFT THEATRE: The Fairfield. Murder Mystery Season: Murder with Love, July 9-13. Rebecca, July 16-20. 020 8688 9291. WAREHOUSE THEATRE: Dingwall Road, Croydon. Big Boys, until July 21. Theatre for Kidz, You Can't Keep A Good Story Down, July 13. 8680

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Advice for all

Norbiton councillor Sheila Griffin will be holding an advice surgery on Saturday, July 13, in Piper Hall, New Cambridge Estate, Kingston, between 10am and noon. The surgery is open to all residents who are advised to bring any background papers or correspondence

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£74m boost for hospital

NORTH Middlesex Hospital is to undergo a £74m privately financed redevelopment scheme. The Edmonton hospital will be given the major revamp after health minister John Hutton gave the plan the go-ahead this week. Work on the Private Finance Initiative

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Music groups to receive awards

The Canbury Music Awards presentation will take place this weekend with several organisations set to receive welcome boosts. Five keyboards have been donated by ABC Music while Bentalls, the Rowan Bentall Charity Trust and the Rotary Club of New Malden

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Dance Fun Club

disco, free-style, Rock 'n' Roll, ; for four to 16-year-olds, 3.45pm to 6.30pm and adults 7.45pm; St Peters Church hall, Bushey Mill Lane, Watford; Wednesdays. Tel: 01923 463193 for further details. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Sickle Cell and Thalasseamia Project

Tuesday, July 16: Sickle Cell and Thalasseamia Project, at the Barnet Multicultural Centre, Algerton Road, Hendon. An awareness day to provide information regarding the disorder and to address the lack of services in Barnet. Contact 07977 459920. July

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Mum slams yo-yo sales at school

A Kingston woman has criticised her son's school after it hosted a yo-yo promotion by an American company and is calling for greater debate over the growing tide of commercialism in schools. In a letter to local MP Edward Davey, Jo Kennedy complained

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Paperboy hurt

A 14-year-old boy suffered a bump to the back of his head and slight concussion after he was knocked off his bike while on his paper round on Tuesday morning. The youngster was taken to Kingston Hospital for treatment after being involved in a collision

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'I live next door to a rubbish hoarder'

A Carshalton pensioner is kicking up a stink over the unsavoury smell caused by his neighbour's persistent hoarding of rubbish inside her home. George Foster, 64, of The Green, Carshalton, said his neighbour Pat King's house is full of litter collected

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Children

ACTIVITIES: TNC Club run by Worple Road Evangelical Church, Worple Road, Wimbledon. For ages 12-15. Thursdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Tel: 020 8944 5544 for details. SHOUT: Children's Club, South Mitcham Community Centre, Cobham Court, Haslemere Avenue. Tuesdays

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Children

CHILDREN'S DRAMA COURSES: At the Open Door Community Centre, Beaumont Road, Southfields. Five to seven years 4pm to 5pm, seven to 11 years 5pm to 6pm. Tel: Samantha Gibbin on 020 7231 6083. BABY BRIGHT MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUP: Structured mother and toddler

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Miscellaneous

DANCE CLASSES: Sunnyhill Primary School, Sunnyhill Road. Hip hop, street dance & ragga. Saturdays. Tel: 07931 163 489. SALSA DANCE CLASS: Pals, Norfolk House, Wellesley Road Tuesdays. Beginners welcome. CLASSICAL ARABIC DANCE: Studio Arts and

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Sail-a-long for charity

TWO boats which took part in Britain's first Sailathon were safely back in their home berths after a voyage of a thousand miles. The journey from Greenwich Yacht Club, to Port Edgar, on the Firth of Forth, near Edinburgh, raised thousands of pounds for

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All singing, all dancing school

YOUNGSTERS at a Deptford school will be taking part in a creative and cultural project designed to help them achieve more through the arts. The 600 pupils at Deptford Park Primary, in Evelyn Street, will be given the opportunity to work with artists under

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Waste targeted

A waste strategy has been drawn up by Reigate and Banstead Borough Council to improve recycling in the borough. The Eastern Surrey Waste Strategy was established with Mole Valley and Tandridge District Councils and local amenity groups, in a partnership

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Fans 'not in favour' of new man

ONLY 5.2 per cent of those who voted in The Watford Observer's online poll thought new manager Ray Lewington was the right man to take the Hornets' forward. The poll was launched shortly after Luca Vialli was sacked, and, based on the 267 legitimate votes

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Violence hits ambulance crews

A WHIPPS Cross paramedic has spoken of the violence and abuse he can suffer on a daily basis. His comments were made in the wake of Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stephens' support to reducing violence towards ambulance crews working in the

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Win a football signed by sporting legends

If the World Cup has turned you into a football fanatic, then have we got a competition for you! We have joined forces with Polka Theatre to bring you the chance to win a football signed by no less than 24 England or former England players, including

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Rag Day float

Recognise anyone in this Rag Day float circa 1958? Picture by Alan Hodge. July 12, 2002 12:30

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Broadsheets tackle Jewish questions

"Over the last few weeks I have been told that I am a self-hating Jew. I think I loathe this expression more than anything else." David Aaronovitch is trying to be honest. But his opinions on the Middle East are eliciting more than his fair share of hostility

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Regular events

ART LESSONS Children Sat/Mon, adults weekdays and eves in Edgware. 8951 3883. BADMINTON Sundays 6pm-9pm, Harrow and Hillingdon borders. Experienced competition players welcome. Call Nigel on 8908 6010. BIG BAND JAZZ Live every Sunday from 12.30pm-3pm

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New theatre 'must develop out of passion'

Kingston Theatre's chief designer previously worked on the Globe in Southwark. He told Simeon Brody the town's new multi-use arena was designed to create the same dramatic intimacy and audience involvement which has made the Shakespearean replica such

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Police are flying high

Kingston's police force was held up as an example to the rest of the Metropolitan Police by its commissioner Sir John Stevens this week. He was in the borough on Monday to officially open the new reception area in Kingston and celebrate the one-year anniversary

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Sutton tram plans soon to hit tracks

Plans for trams to rattle through the streets of Sutton could be on track under proposals being backed by the Mayor of London, which could see the existing network extended. A six-route short-list of extensions to the Wimbledon to Croydon Tramlink is

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Canine meat claims dog innocent family

A Wandsworth family this week denied claims linking them to the dog butchery trade after a website advertised their home address as the London branch of an apparently fictional Korean dogmeat business. Environmental health officers found nothing incriminating

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In Brief

BUTTERFLY WALK: A walk to spot the butterflies of Biggin Hill will start from Leaves Green public car park, Ashmore Lane, at 2pm, on July 12. Walkers can expect to see both common and unusual species on the walk, led by the Countryside Management Service

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Better science at tech college

A CHISLEHURST school has been awarded specialist status as part of Government plans to increase science skills within the workforce. Coopers School, in Hawkwood Road, is now a specialist technology college with particular attention paid to maths, technology

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Tough training for commando

A 20-YEAR-OLD Swanley man has passed through 30 weeks of the toughest military training in the world to become a Royal Marine Commando. Former Hextable Secondary School pupil Iain Foster was awarded his Green Beret after getting through endurance tests

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Tudor rose

A Carshalton man, who is the proud owner of a Tudor Rose which illuminated Regent Street as part of the Queen's coronation celebrations in 1953, displayed it for his Jubilee party. David Armstrong was given the rose as a 12-year-old boy in London. July

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Hitting the top notes

More than 35 elderly residents sang along to songs including There's An Old Mill By The Stream at the Sutton Masons Centre on Wednesday. To kick of the Mason's National Awareness Week, the Sutton branch organised a day of fun for residents of Oakleigh

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Liquor stores fail teen drinking test

A CRACKDOWN has been carried out on the booze bandits responsible for mass under-age drinking in Haringey. Police and council trading standards officers swooped on premises suspected of supplying alcohol to under-18s. The raids were carried out using

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Trickster robs elderly woman

A bogus workman stole £180 in cash from an elderly woman after he tricked his way into her home in Mulgrave Road, Sutton, on Monday, July 1. The woman answered the door at around 1pm to a man claiming he was owed money for repair work he had carried out

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JULY 18:

After the huge success of his powerful one-man show 'Adolf', Pip Utton returns to Harrow Arts Centre with a brand new show. 'Resolution' looks at exacting revenge and retribution for great or perceived wrong. Tickets 8.50/ 7 concs. The Travellers Studio

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JULY 13:

Stairway to Zeppelin. The full tribute to the career of Led Zeppelin, from the earlier blues days through the list and climaxing with 'Whole Lotta Love' 'Communication Breakdown' and 'Stairway To Heaven'. Tickets 7. Rockin at the Rayners, Rayners Hotel

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Music/shows

MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING: Friday. 8pm to10.30pm. Pollards Hill Community Centre, South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham. For further information. Tel: 020 8689 4211. MODERN JIVE: Beginners and intermediates. Dance to all kinds of music. Thursdays, 7pm. Wimbledon

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Sport

RUGBY: Players wanted for Bec rugby club. Based in Wandsworth/Earlsfield area, off Trinity Road. Tel: 020 8672 9550. WINTER TENNIS CLUB: Tennis league throughout the winter. Tel: Ronald Gray on 020 8841 2050. TAI CHI AND CHI KUNG CLASSES: For health,

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Exhibitions

CLAPHAM ART GALLERY: 61 Venn Street, Clapham Common. Tel: 020 7720 0955. DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY: Gallery Road, SE21. Tel: 020 8693 5254. PHOTOFUSION GALLERY: 17A Electric Lane, Brixton. Tel: 020 7738 5774. SOUTH LONDON GALLERY: 65 Peckham Road. For further

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Brothers deny Butt murder

THREE brothers have denied murdering a South Harrow man more than three years ago. The body of Tahir Butt, 49, a restaurateur owner, was found in the burned-out wreckage of his car in Hilfield Lane, Aldenham, in March 1999. The married father of two had

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Eede and Eames are reunited in warm-up

Dulwich Hamlet manager Martin Eede will be reunited with a former colleague when his side meet Combined Counties Lea-gue new boys AFC Wimbledon this Saturday, writes Russell Young. The Dons manager is Terry Eames, who was the coach at Ryman League side

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Youths invited on stage

THE Redbridge Youth Theatre Workshop will be taking new members from September. The group is looking for 14-21-year-olds to join its ranks. All you need is commitment, enthusiam and a willingness to work hard. The first meeting will take place on Monday

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The reasons behind the rhyme

YEAR 5 AND 6 pupils at Nightingale Primary School, South Woodford, displayed their acting talent by taking part in the production Reasons Behind the Rhymes last week. The production, a collection of six plays, was based on popular poems including The

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Foster carers needed

GREENWICH Council is calling on residents to consider fostering its children in care so they can enjoy some time with a family. The borough currently looks after 540 children in Greenwich, but has just 94 approved foster carers. To address this shortfall

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Sue saves boy's life

A Grove Park woman said she was honoured to be asked to donate vital bone marrow to a young boy critically ill with leukaemia Sue Barber, 47, of Marvels Lane, made the donation to the youngster, who cannot be named, on May 10, this year. Mrs Barber, who

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Strike could wreak havoc, council staff warn

RESIDENTS should prepare for widespread chaos in south west Hertfordshire on Wednesday, July 17, when council staff strike over pay. More than 1,000 employees from Watford, Three Rivers and Dacorum councils are expected to campaign for a six per cent

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Packed behaviour

As Wimbledon School of Art postgraduate students display their work (see the listings for details), it's appropriate that one of the school's alumni is gearing up for one of her first major exhibitions. Lousie Lawton, who now lives in Guernsey, graduated

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Busy Boy

The ever-popular Boy George Experience has a full weekend lined up, with appearances at both the Marquis of Lorne in Wimbledon and Clapham's Two Brewers. If you can't make one, be sure to make t'other for one of the most seamless tribute artists currently

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Listings

TOMORROW (July 13) WIMBLEDON St Paul's Church, Augustus Road, Wimbledon Park at 7.30pm; Thames Philharmonic Choir, conductor John Bate, with Heather Shipp (mezzo-soprano) and Stephen Disley (organ), Golden Jubilee and Walton Centenary Concert, Handel

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Thanks to all for support

Debbie, Larry, Adam and Jamie Wilson would like to thank the Air Ambulance crew, local police and the ambulance medics for all they did for Peter-James Wilson on Wednesday June 26 2002. We also want to thank family, friends, work colleagues, Gridlock

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Council should learn lessons of link road

The council's environment chief Tom Jeffrey hit the nail on the head when he said in your report on the demise of the A24/A217 Link Road, "If you construct a new road, it attracts traffic that would not have been there in the first place". This is exactly

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Boost for our baby screening appeal

The Screen Our Babies appeal kicked off by the Comet and our sister paper the Sutton Guardian received a £1,252 boost recently courtesy of a dance school. Fiona Soulsby, of World of Dance, handed over the money raised by her pupils to St Helier Hospital's

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There's plenty of fun for all at the festival

The Sutton Festival got off to an energetic start on Saturday with a pageant of culture, with plenty to come before the curtain comes down this Sunday. The Natural Theatre Company wowed and bemused in equal measure in Sutton High Street, waving placards

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Youth volunteers

An agency charged with stemming the tide in youth crime is inviting residents who want to get involved to an open evening this Wednesday. Sutton's youth offending team - a coalition of police, social services, education, health and probation workers -

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Mill restored

A historic water mill in Grove Park, Carshalton, which was destroyed by fire several years ago, is to be restored. The mill, a listed building, is to be returned to working order and will have the machinery and a weir reinstalled by the council. But first

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XRR Photographic Society

Meets for photographic demonstration by various speakers and competitions; Williams Hall, Seventh-day Adventist Church, St Albans Road, Garston; Wednesdays, 7.45pm; new members and visitors welcome. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Harvest End Women's Club

Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; every Wednesday, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Udons Noodle Bar

Whether you fancy a lunchtime treat or a select dinner for two, why not try Udons Noodle Bar. This new and exciting trendy bar to hit our streets is situated in a prime location just 200 yards from West Croydon Station. This stylish restaurant is run

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Opening ceremony

All are welcome to attend the opening of a new community hall at St John The Baptist Church in Belmont this Sunday. The ceremony to mark the completion of a nine-year project to provide community members with space for social gatherings will be attended

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Uproar as sewage work plans backed

Residents have been left with a bad taste in their mouths after councillors voted for 480 homes and a community park to be built on the Worcester Park sewage works. The plans, which have sparked uproar among neighbours, who cite traffic chaos, a strain

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Care award for social worker

The General Social Care Council has awarded a Croydon resident with an Advanced Award in social care. Catherine Pestano, who now runs a management consultancy and teaches with one of Europe's largest universities, received the accolade after years of

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See Civil War come to life

The 17th Century Life and Times re-enactment group is holding a hands on display of weapons and artefacts from the English Civil War in the grounds of Kingston Museum. It will take place on Saturday, July 20, and is being organised by Town Centre Ranger

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New leader

Sutton Council's legal department has a new chief in the shape of 42-year-old borough resident Fiona Ledden. She joined the council in 1990 as senior solicitor for childcare and has taken over the 27-strong department from Janet Worth. July 12, 2002 10

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Mayor to launch animal hospital's fundraiser

Putney Animal Hospital is launching a fundraising event for sick and injured stray animals. Wandsworth mayor Councillor Leslie McDonnell will officially launch The Help the Strays appeal at the hospital, located in Clarendon Road, at 11am on Sunday. The

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National Association of Women's Club Greensleeves Club

Meets at Little Green School, Croxley Green; Thursdays, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Mixed kateda self defence class

Meets at Christ Church, St Albans Road (opposite KFC), Watford; Thursday, July 18, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Abbots Langley Art Club

Meets for painting and drawing; Manor Lodge, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley; Wednesdays, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. Tel: 01923 662204. July 12, 2002 21:00

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North Watford Air Rifle and Pistol Club

Welcomes safe and enthusiastic new members to shoot indoors at six yards and ten metres range; Christ Church hall, St Albans Road, north Watford; Wednesdays, 7.30pm. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Watford Friendship Centre ARP O/50

Meets for talk with music by professional harpist Margaret Knight; Meriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way, Garston; Tuesday, July 16, 2pm to 4.30pm. July 12, 2002 21:00

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Watford and Bushey Art Society

Meets for pastel demonstration by Peter Coombs; Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Clarendon Road, Watford; Tuesday, July 16, 7.30pm; visitors welcome, admission 2. July 12, 2002 21:00

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The Croxley (Morning) Needlecrafters

Meets for all ages and abilities; The Shed, The Sportsman PH, Scots Hill, Croxley Green; Tuesday, July 16, 8pm; admission 1.50. Tel: Stella 01923 442637 for further details. July 12, 2002 21:00